Stella Maris Church, Montevideo
The Stella Maris Church (Spanish: Iglesia Stella Maris) is a Roman Catholic parish church in the neighbourhood of Carrasco, Montevideo, Uruguay.[1]
| Parroquia Stella Maris | |
|---|---|
 Parroquia Stella Maris en 2013. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Parish church |
| Patron | Stella Maris |
| Year consecrated | 1918 |
| Location | |
| Location | Gabriel Otero 6489 Montevideo,  Uruguay |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Rafael Ruano |
| Type | Church |
The edifice was built in 1918, designed by architect Rafael Ruano.[2] It is dedicated to Our Lady, Star of the Sea, in allusion to the fact that Carrasco was a seaside resort when it was established at the beginning of the 20th century.
The parish was established on 24 February 1934.[1]
Several years ago a wooden image of a Christ Pantocrator was added to the main altar.[3]
In the front yard can be seen an image of the Virgin of the Thirty-Three, patron saint of Uruguay.
References
- "Stella Maris". Archdiocese of Montevideo. Retrieved 30 March 2013. (in Spanish)
- "Stella Maris". Intendencia de Montevideo. Retrieved 27 April 2013. (in Spanish)
- History of Stella Maris (in Spanish)
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